Apache Calcite
5.8#15 in data federation softwareFree planFree planAPISelf-hosted
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Starburst Galaxy
7.1#2 in data federation softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinux
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| Fact | Apache Calcite | Starburst Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | 2017 |
| Security | Apache's Security Team coordinates vulnerability handling for Apache projects, and the project releases fixes through affected package releases. | Galaxy supports fine-grained RBAC and ABAC, end-to-end encryption, AI-powered data classification, and private connectivity; Starburst describes it as SOC 2 Type II certified and HIPAA-ready. |
| Support | The project directs users to its developers mailing list, Calcite Jira, Stack Overflow, and source code for help. | Galaxy users can contact Starburst support professionals from within the product UI. |
Apache Calcite plans
- Apache CalciteFree
Starburst Galaxy plans
- FreeFree
- ProPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Mission-CriticalPriced on request
Pick Apache Calcite if…
Calcite suits developers building applications that need SQL parsing, query planning, or mediation across storage locations and processing engines. It is for teams prepared to register their data sources and meet its Java build prerequisites.
Pick Starburst Galaxy if…
It suits organizations that want to query data across sources without moving it and do not have resources to manage complex data clusters. Teams should account for usage-based billing when estimating costs.